statesman
noun
a person who is experienced in the art of government or versed in the administration of government affairs.
statesmen
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pluralof statesman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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If Gandhi elevated the hunger strike into a moral weapon, BR Ambedkar, one of India's greatest statesmen, was deeply sceptical of it in independent India.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Beyond historic admirals and former statesmen, Lillelien had one more listener he hoped to reach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
As Ms. Fletcher emphasizes, handguns were increasingly associated with one specific crime—the assassination of high-profile statesmen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The elder statesmen of proto punk isn’t just another act on the Coachella bill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
It had impressed journalists, TV reporters, statesmen, and readers in comfortable homes who were thrilled by the high-sounding phrases and the nobility of the sentiments.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
